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84. Angry
"It's not fair." She wiped at her cheeks stubbornly with her sleeves, eyes focused on the window behind Gran. She could make out the highest branches of the willow from here. Gran, of course, was completely calm. Only she could be the picture of tranquility when sharing news like this.
"Life isn't fair, Ella. And wouldn't it be boring if everyone always got exactly what they wanted?" She moved towards the bed and Ella turned away, annoyed.
"Why aren't you angry? How come you're not crying too?"
"Life has afforded me countless acts, kid. Now is simply my curtain call."
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